Does this navigation add-on support map updates? Are map updates applied to this device or to the Pioneer head unit to which it's attached?
2620
yes it does it accept updates and we believe you can download the updates from Pioneer site as well.Thank you
2621
Good Morning,This item does except updates and you would update this unit and not the headunit.Thank you.
1705167
I got the maps,traffic option and there is a car charger with the traffic option. There is s computer cable for the lifetime map update.
1294927
It's a bit pricey, but you have to buy this part for this unit to have GPS. Pioneer AVIC-U220 Add-On Navigation Device
1917275
Sarojani is right. In my case I connected it to the rearview camera input on an aftermarket Pioneer Navigation unit.
2063591
Is there some way to update the maps or firmware? How do we know we have the latest version? My wife's TomTom plugs into the USB port and downloads the updates automatically. I see nothing other than MIO transfer, which is not very intuitive or useful.
1487462
Cant get the GPS or anything to work through the car speakers other then my music? I checked my settings over and over I uninstalled then installed the app and nothing? Please help
1933824
No it does not. But you can purchase a map upgrade that you can then use for the life of the unit. It does however come with lifetime traffic updates.
2061196
I put in a alpine ine - s920 hd 8 inch in dash GPS navigation receiver unit
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
1059887
I am not a technician, but I'm pretty sure there is no navigation or gps option on this model, one reason why its so cheap. I can hook my smartphone up thru the auxiliary input and using the gps on my phone screen the voice commands play thru the cars speakers. I think thats as close as you can get without spending a ton of money on a unit thats navigation ready or the gps adapter kit they sell for this model.
407656
It comes with copyrighted navigation maps which can be updated online at naviextras.com. It is free to update the latest version within 30 days from first time this unit receives gps signal.
301269
No maps, although I only use mine for water navigation. Wait another few weeks, (2015) new models, hopefully better coming out.
1673508
Navigation ready is when you have to add a seperate gps unit. So no it does not have build in gps. I also do not recommend PA head units I have gone through 2 in a year and sent back to manufacturer and still came back as crap after 7 weeks. Subs and amps are fine from them just not Hu. Tview makes a really nice in dash with build in sd card gps and everything that you probably want for an affordable price. I got one and no complaints happy I got PA, Hu out of my life. Save yourself the nightmare!
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If you could indulge this speculation, I think firmware updates, if any, could be handled over the internet. The reason for this guess stems from what I believe I learned about the iPhone app. I wondered if it would have to be plugged in to the unit via USB or streaming via bluetooth in order to function. This doesn't appear to be the case, because within the app (on demo mode) under SETTINGS &gt; SELECT PRODUCT, all products have placeholders for MAC Address, IP Address and Port. This evidence makes me think it's safe to assume that the app is able to interface via TCPIP over wifi (though the Pioneer unit would have to be connected to the LAN via its ethernet port). So it appears to be possible that the unit can do more than just accept internet radio signals over the ethernet port. I don't think it's too big a leap to assume that firmware updates can be handled this way rather than manually by USB drive or DVD-ROM. If anyone can confirm or disprove, please fire away.
1642747
We basically ordered this for a new tuner; we do do not have installed navigation. Sorry we couldn't have been of more help.
951743
The update comes as a SD card. When I got to Sidney, I inserted the card and it immediately worked. I only wished driving on the opposite side of the road would have been that easy! I'm not sure what model Garmin I have, check on their website for compatibility.
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I assume not. Pioneer has introduced a whole new line of models that they say will support CarPlay. There is no indication that older models can be upgraded but I'm hoping. If I were buying now I would buy one of the new NEX models.